What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is an ancient system of medicine developed in our part of the world. the name comes from two conjoined Sanskrit words (Ayuh) life and (Veda) science or knowledge. Basically a science of healthy living, Ayurveda has two aims to preserve health and to cure a body afflicted by disease.
Ayurveda is an ancient system of medicine developed in our part of the world. the name comes from two conjoined Sanskrit words (Ayuh) life and (Veda) science or knowledge. Basically a science of healthy living, Ayurveda has two aims to preserve health and to cure a body afflicted by disease.
Ayurveda is fast becoming a household name with all those interested in "alternative medicine". It is one of the oldest forms of medical Science known to man, originating 5000 years ago.
Ayurvedic treatment is more than a system of herbal medicine. It is a way to a Healthy and long life and can complement modern medicine.
Ayurveda has two main aims, it treats the symptoms of a disease and it helps individuals to strengthen thier immune system.It treats the Body, mind and and spirit of a person as a whole entity and works on the basis that the mind and the body affect each other, and together can overcome diseases.
The Ayurveda has been practiced in Sri Lanka for many centuries. Sri Lanka developed it's own Ayurvedic system based on a series of prescriptions handed down from generation to generation over a period of 3,000 years. The ancient kings who were also prominent physicians, sustained its survival and longevity. Historically the Ayurvedic Physicians enjoyed a noble position in the country's social hierarchy due to their royal patronage.
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